Hou Sheng-mao (Chinese: 侯勝茂; pinyin: Hóu Shèngmào) is a Taiwanese physician and politician. He was the Minister of Department of Health from 2005 to 2008.

Hou Sheng-mao
侯勝茂
Minister of Department of Health of the Republic of China
In office
17 February 2005 – 19 May 2008
Preceded byChen Chien-jen
Wang Hsiu-hong (acting)
Succeeded byLin Fang-yue
Personal details
Born (1950-07-01) 1 July 1950 (age 74)
Taiwan
NationalityRepublic of China
Alma materNational Taiwan University

Education

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Hou obtained his doctoral degree in clinical medicine from National Taiwan University (NTU).[1]

Early career

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Hou was the vice superintendent of National Taiwan University Hospital, and director and professor of the School of Medicine of NTU.[1]

Department of Health

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The nomination of Hou was announced by Premier Frank Hsieh in February 2005.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "The New Cabinet". Taiwan Today. 1 March 2006. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  2. ^ Ko, Shu-ling (17 February 2005). "Wu Rong-i floated as new candidate for vice premier". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 May 2020.